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Saitenspiel

string playing; the art of playing string instruments

noun ZY-ten-shpeel Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Also means

stringed instrument music

Usage Note

Saitenspiel is a slightly elevated term for the playing of stringed instruments collectively, or for a piece for strings. It appears in song texts, poetry, and historical musicological writing.

Examples

"Das sanfte Saitenspiel der Laute begleitete den Sänger."

Natural Translation

The gentle string playing of the lute accompanied the singer.

Literal Translation

The gentle string-play of the lute accompanied the singer.

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